Grounds Maintenance Manager

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Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Snow Removal/Grounds Maintenance Crew is responsible for resort maintenance and other duties/tasks that occur during the shift, including snow removal and performing various maintenance/repairs to the resort property as required. The position is primarily Snow Removal, and involves the operation of snow blowers and small equipment and, possibly, truck snowplow operation.  Throughout the remainder of the year, the role is primarily Grounds Maintenance. 

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $56,485.00 - $65,000 + annual bonus 
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities:

• Professionally manages the Association financial budgets and monitors financial statements. Helps to develop capital improvement plans and manages capital improvement projects. Helps prepare association budgets as well as department budgets. Controls expenses and revenues in order to meet budget objectives.
• Builds and maintains a positive working relationship with individual department/facility leaders in order to develop a good understanding of the way their facilities can best be serviced. Ensures that the quality of maintenance, repairs, grounds and systems is kept at the expected standards of the Ownership of the resort and any other related parties.
• Maintaining the grounds include primarily snow removal in the winter and landscaping spring, summer, and fall.
• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times.  Follow the resort’s etiquette guidelines.
• Provide weekly updates and daily communication to all stakeholders.
• Plan and carry out minor maintenance and repair tasks as part of regular inspections.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor and various department personnel to plan and coordinate activities/projects (such as repairs), exchange information, resolve problems, etc.
• Maintain tools and heavy equipment.
• Follow appropriate safety and security procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work standing for long periods of time; ability to lift and carry heavy objects, bending, squatting.
• Able to use ladders to access equipment rooms throughout the property.
• Ability to work around motors, pumps, and heavy machinery. Work will be performed around potentially moving parts requiring safety precautions to be taken
• Valid US Drivers License is required. 

The expected pay range is $56,485.00 - $65,000 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  510893
Reference Date: 08/21/2025 
Job Code Function: Grounds Maintenance